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Sarah's Cottage Penola: Charming colonial stone cottage, WiFi AC Fire Spa BBQ

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Outdoor dining
Property grounds
Interior
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool
  • Kitchen
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Penola, SA
  • Place, Mary MacKillop Interpretive Centre
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Petticoat Lane
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Penola and Coonawarra Information Centre
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Mount Gambier, SA (MGB)
    ‪30 min drive‬

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About the area

Penola

Located in Penola, this cottage is in a rural location, within a 15-minute walk of Koonara Wines and Mary MacKillop Interpretive Centre. .This cottage is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Petticoat Lane and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Penola and Coonawarra Information Centre.
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What's nearby

  • Mary MacKillop Interpretive Centre - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Petticoat Lane - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Koonara Wines - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Penola and Coonawarra Information Centre - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Parker Coonawarra Estate - 2 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Mount Gambier, SA (MGB) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coonawarra Motor Lodge - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Royal Oak Hotel - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Lito - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Windara Bakery - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Prince Of Wales - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Sarah's Cottage Penola: Charming colonial stone cottage, WiFi AC Fire Spa BBQ

Charming stone cottage accommodation reflecting the early years of South Australia. Centrally located. Cottage style lounge room with open fire place, Smart TV and complimentary Port. Cosy, tastefully decorated queen size bedroom with fresh white cotton linen, electric blankets, wool doona and plump pillows. Well equipped and fully inventoried kitchen with microwave and dishwasher. Large bathroom with relaxing two person spa with shower over and complimentary toiletries, north and south porches set in private gardens for al fresco dining or a quiet glass of local wine. Off street parking, free wifi, small dog friendly. Sarah’s Cottage is a relaxing retreat for two away from busy modern lives.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. The bathroom with a shower/tub combination features a jetted bathtub and a hair dryer.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a hot tub or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster
  • Water dispenser

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible parking space
  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No lift
  • Single level property
  • Step to reach entrance
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Bicycles
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Property does not allow children
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs only

1 total pets

Note from host: Your dog is welcome by prior arrangement.

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Sarah's Cottage Penola: Lovely stone cottage, WiFi AC Fire Spa BBQ Dog friendly Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 50 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 50 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 50 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 50 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 50 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Lynne S.

Liked: Cleanliness
This charming little cottage is perfect for a short stay. Full of history and carefully curated artefacts it has a lovely sunny verandah for your morning cuppa.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Stacey S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Grant W.

Liked: Cleanliness
The cottage met all our needs and was in quiet location which was close to the amenities of Penola.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Karen V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Such a wonderful historic home to stay in whole exploring in & around Penola. The host was easy to communicate with & it had all the facilities I needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Brilliant place for a couple to stay. Clean and good in every way. The stone building provides great heat insulation. The outside temperature during our stay was in the 40’s C. Inside we used minimal AC. The cottage stayed very comfortably cool.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Natalie D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely cottage
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rick D., Tasmania, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce, Grasnge

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Homely accomodation in a convenient location within Penola
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josie D.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary C.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a very comfortable stay. There were limited options for evening meals, but we would HIGHLY recommend The Royal Oak Hotel nearby, and the Coonawarra Wine Trail Walk. In the lovely cottage we would suggest instructions be provided for operating the convection microwave, and for how to clean the fireplace, as I was not happy to leave the wood and ash behind. We found the little garden beautiful and the smell of the jasmine an absolute delight. It was a most comfortable and relaxing few days. Thank you Jen.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It was a real priviledge to stay at this lovely character cottage updated to modern times but still maintaining its timeless character
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ella E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Cottage vibe set in a quaint little town. Perfect getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

John C., Melbourne, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness
Sarah’s Cottage had everything we needed for a short stay in Penola. Great location to shops and food outlets. We had a very comfortable time.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sophie L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely cottage well stocked and presented.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa C.

VERY PLEASANT STAY

AS DESCRIBED, PERFECTLY COMFORTABLE
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olivia L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect

Such a gorgeous and cozy cottage located. Perfect getaway… will be back
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

David H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Old world charm

Charming olde worlde cottage with everything provided for a relaxing visit
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Melanie W.

Quaint Cottage in a very central location

The cottage was lovely and in a quiet but central location. Everything we needed was provided, however we only had 2 towels for our entire 3 day stay and couldn't find more stored anywhere. The untidy garden let the cottage a bit but would be really lovely with a little TLC and a watering system on a timer.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rob R.

Liked: Cleanliness

As advertised

Was exactly what it said it was and suited perfectly
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annette O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynda M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sarah's Cottage

Clean comfortable and well situated- great spa bath,and lovely garden
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous charming cottage , expertly restored.Many old fascinating touches to the place . Very comfortable with a beautiful cottage garden, especially the roses. Would highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bailey H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wedding Night

Jen and Chuck the cottage was absolutely gorgeous. My husband is a massive history buff and loved the information included in the booklet. I loved the attention to detail in the decoration of the cottage. The cottage was decorated with historical elements, with it only shying away from these for livability reasons and this was still done tastefully. Thank you so much we loved our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanne S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Location

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Sarahs Cottage. The cottage is gorgeous and the location is perfect. Thank you Jen for all the information you provided 😀
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marlo R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend getaway

A wonderful cottage in a brilliant location. Very clean and tidy and cozy with the split system and open fire. Thank you for a lovely weekend away, highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024